Source: OECD Economic Studies, Volume 2004, Number 1, March 2005 , pp. i-193(194)

Publisher: OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Abstract:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Business Dynamics and Policies

Entry and exit rates of firms are compared across countries and sectors to identify the influence of policies and technology.

The ICT Productivity Paradox: Insights from Micro Data

Firm-level data allow new insights on the role of ICT for productivity, enterprise dynamics and growth.

International Production Relocation and Exports of Services

The effect that international relocation of various types of production has on US exports of services is identified and compared.

Explaining Waiting-Time Variations for Elective Surgery Across OECD Countries

Cross-country analysis allows the identification of the main factors that determine waiting times for elective surgery.

The Contribution of Housing Markets to Cyclical Resilience

Features of mortgage and housing markets appear to play a major role in shaping the economic cycle across countries.

The Challenges of Narrowing the US Current-Account Deficit and Implications for other Economies

Model simulations illustrate a number of channels through which the US current-account deficit could narrow and explore the implications across countries.

Document Type: Review article

Publication date: 2005-03-01

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